Problem
Decisions as to the allocation of human organs for transplant are based on characteristics such as "blood type, weight, and age; urgency of need; and length of time on the waiting list" (quoted from the Transplant Resource Center of Maryland). Suppose you were on a transplant committee that was permitted to consider other factors. Do you think that the life of a person who is beloved by many family members and friends should be given greater weight than a person with few friends? Should the chief executive officer of a major corporation be given preferential treatment over someone who is a cook at McDonald's? How about Mickey Mantle, a famous baseball player who battled alcoholism? Do these queries fall into the realm of normative or positive economic analysis?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.